Labor Day signals the end of summer, and if you are like us, we don’t want to let go. To celebrate summer’s last hurrah this holiday weekend, we are sharing some easy-to-make cocktail recipes from William Grant & Sons brand ambassadors. If you do partake, cheers with us on social by tagging us at @betterchicago, […]
Beer isn’t always the answer to life’s problems, but sometimes it can help in unexpected ways. After the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Marcus Baskerville, founder and head brewer of Weathered Souls Brewing Company in Austin, TX, wondered what he could do to help. Enter the “Black is Beautiful” beer collaboration. What started as […]
From enjoying the outdoors this beautiful end-of-summer weekend, to helping others in need, here are five things you can actually do. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least 6 feet of distance, wear a mask and wash your hands properly and frequently, when going out. Visit: The MEME Museum […]
The restaurant scene is looking up in downtown Winnetka, with a number of exciting new contenders sticking it out in these uncertain times. 501 LOCAL Global The gorgeous walled-in patio of this appealing global-cuisine resto is especially relevant now. Small plates shine here, especially the fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and the refreshing Shrimp Ceviche. 501 […]
From dining al fresco at Chicago’s first mariscos on the water, to perfecting your summer salad game, here are five things you can actually do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least 6 feet of distance, wear a mask and wash your hands properly and frequently, when […]
This morning, Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier announced that it is temporarily shutting its doors on Sept 8. With hopeful plans to reopen in Spring 2021, the financial burden and impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic was too much for the organization to maintain. In a press release, they cited a projected deficit of $20 million […]
This morning, Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier announced that it is temporarily shutting its doors on Sept 8. With hopeful plans to reopen in Spring 2021, the financial burden and impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic was too much for the organization to maintain. In a press release, they cited a projected deficit of $20 million […]
From enjoying the city’s best trails to having a unique encounter with our favorite penguins, here are five things you can actually do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least 6 feet of distance, wear a mask and wash your hands properly and frequently, when going out. […]
Let’s continue to support and uplift local businesses. Evanston, long the North Shore hotspot for dining, provides a wide range of options for dining out, and in these emotionally fraught times, comfort food has taken on a new meaning. Blind Faith Café Vegetarian For more than thirty years, they’ve been satisfying vegetarians, vegans, and those […]
July 31 is National Avocado Day. Learn about this unusual and beloved fruit’s origins and rise to popularity in American culture.
